Chuck Carmen- Biography

As a professional speaker, franchise expert, motivational speaker and keynote speaker, Chuck Carmen works hard to be the right fit for each client's individual wants and needs. This has made Chuck Carmen one of the most sought after professional speakers and motivational speakers booked by American Speakers Bureau.

"The energy was contagious!" "10 for 10!" "Opens your eyes!" "Informing, helpful and entertaining information that can help everybody." These are a few quotes from audiences that have heard Chuck Carmen speak.

Chuck's entry into the world of public speaking came from the insistence of fellow business leaders and friends saying "You're better than any of them, so when will you speak to my organization?"

Chuck Carmen's mix of corporate, franchise, entrepreneurial, non-profit association management and consulting experience, uniquely sets Chuck apart from the other keynote speakers. Chuck's vast enthusiasm for life, and in helping others, has earned him accolades from around the world. Chuck Carmen was selected Madison Who's Who as a Lifetime Member and the International Who's Who of Professionals. And Chuck Carmen was honored by being named as one of the "Four Most Influential Executives" by Association Magazine.

As a 25 year veteran of the public speaking industry, Chuck Carmen has honed his innate ability to relate to his audience like you are the only one he is speaking with in a warm, caring, honest, intelligent, humorous, and inspiring way. Chuck's client list reads like the Who's Who of business, government, sports, and the nonprofit sectors worldwide. From Cessna in the skies to the U. S. Forest service on the ground, and, from ADP in the financial world to Jacuzzi's famous relaxation.

Chuck's professional experience includes being an executive with IBM, the regional owner of one of the most highly recognized franchisees in the weight loss industry, an educator in higher education, owner of a sports marketing agency, a recognized and respected legislative advocate, and as a highly honored healthcare and nonprofit executive. Chuck Carmen's insight, advice, and counsel are sought by business leaders, politicians, governments, not-for-profits, and the media internationally. One reporter named him a "business revitalizer".

Chuck Carmen has been called "one of the few great speakers that can captivate audiences with his visionary, honest, warm, and pragmatic approach to inspire and leave them with permanent life changing tools, from within themselves, and not just a pep rally approach". He takes his audiences to levels that they only admired in others. His successful business background, and life experiences, as a business owner, innovator, consultant, and conquer of life's personal challenges makes Chuck Carmen the speaker of speakers.

PERSONAL DATA and RECENT AFFILIATIONS

• Father of one daughter
• Holds a private pilots certificate
• Avid Golfer (Not great, but avid.)
• Holds a C.A.E. (Certified Association Executive)
• Board Member of Central Florida Society of Association Executives
• Member of the Downtown Athletic Club of Orlando (The Annual Butkus Award)
• Past President of the Manpower Planning Council of Central Florida
• Past Member of the White House Commission on the Goals for the Handicapped
• Past Member of the Governor’s Council for the Handicapped (Florida)
• Past Treasurer of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Central Florida
• Former Board Member of Florida Citrus Sports (Florida Citrus Bowl)
• Served on the Governor’s Council of Physical Fitness (Florida)
• Served on the Board of the Sunshine State Games for the Disabled (Florida)
• Served on the Mayors Advisory Committee for the Disabled (Orlando)
• Elected Vice-Chair of the Florida Epilepsy Service Providers Association
• Served on the United Way Board of Directors
• Past President WAYFARER (Transportation Authority)
• Served on the Orlando International Airport Design Committee
• Past Secretary of the Board of the Community Health Centers of Central Florida
• And, serves on numerous other civic and community organizations